Thursday's matchup: Lipscomb at Illinois

November 16, 2011|By Shannon Ryan, Tribune reporter

Tipoff: 8 p.m. Thursday at Assembly Hall.

Radio/Internet: WIND-AM 560; BTN; fightingillini.com

This season's records: Lipscomb 1-1, Illinois 2-0.

Shannon Ryan's quick look: Illinois has another sizable advantage over an opponent. The Bears, who lost 74-71 to Gardner-Webb Sunday, list their tallest two players at 6-foot-8. The Illini outrebounded smaller SIU-Edwardsville 48-27. Forward Tyler Griffey, a 6-8 sophomore, has led the Illini with 9 rebounds per game. Guard Crandall Head will return from a four-game suspension for violating unspecified team rules.